Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs)
59 drugs · 19 OTC · 40 Prescription
Diclofenac, celecoxib, and NSAIDs for inflammation and joint pain
When to see a doctor
Seek care if you notice any of the following
- You have severe stomach pain or bleeding that lasts for more than 2 days, or if you vomit blood or black tarry stools.
- You experience difficulty breathing, or if you feel like you are going to pass out when you stand up.
- You have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that lasts for more than 3 days, or if you have a headache, stiff neck, or confusion.
- You notice swelling in your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or if you have difficulty speaking or swallowing.
- You have severe headache, confusion, or seizures, or if you have a history of heart disease and experience chest pain or tightness.
For guidance only: always consult a qualified healthcare provider.
Painkiller
NSAID: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Aceclofenac
PrescriptionBody pain, joint pain, arthritis (joint swelling and stiffness), back pain, toothache, muscle pain, menstrual pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Ketorolac Tromethamine
PrescriptionModerate to severe pain after surgery, severe body pain, short-term pain relief when other painkillers are not enough
Mefenamic Acid
OTCMenstrual pain (period pain), headache, toothache, body pain, muscle pain, joint pain, mild to moderate fever, pain after surgery or injury
Topical pain reliever
combination anti-inflammatory and counter-irritant
Topical anti-inflammatory painkiller
NSAID combination
Aceclofenac; Methyl salicylate; Menthol; Linseed Oil
OTCBody pain, joint pain, back pain, muscle pain, sprains, strains, knee pain, neck stiffness, arthritis pain, sports injuries
Diclofenac Sodium; Capsaicin; Menthol; Linseed Oil
OTCJoint pain, muscle pain, body pain, back pain, arthritis (joint swelling and stiffness), sprains, strains, sports injuries, neck pain, knee pain
Painkiller and anti-inflammatory
NSAID + Analgesic combination
Aceclofenac; Paracetamol
PrescriptionBody pain, joint pain, back pain, toothache, headache, muscle pain, arthritis (joint swelling and stiffness), menstrual pain, fever with body aches
Diclofenac Sodium; Paracetamol
OTCBody pain, joint pain, back pain, toothache, headache, muscle pain, menstrual cramps (period pain), pain after surgery, arthritis, fever with body pain
Diclofenac; Paracetamol
PrescriptionBody pain, joint pain, back pain, toothache, headache, muscle pain, menstrual pain (period pain), arthritis, mild to moderate pain with swelling, post-surgery pain, fever
Ibuprofen; Paracetamol
OTCHeadache, body pain, toothache, menstrual pain (period pain), back pain, muscle pain, joint pain, fever, cold and flu symptoms, mild arthritis pain
Corticosteroid + Decongestant + Local Anaesthetic
combination for pile relief
Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination
Reduces swelling and fights infections
Betamethasone; Neomycin sulfate
PrescriptionEye infections with swelling, ear infections (otitis), red and itchy eyes (conjunctivitis) with bacterial infection, infected nose conditions, inflammation of the eyelids
Dexamethasone; Neomycin; Polymyxin B Sulfate
PrescriptionEye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with inflammation, ear infections, swollen or irritated eyes after injury or surgery
Corticosteroid
anti-inflammatory steroid
Betamethasone
PrescriptionSkin rashes, eczema, allergic reactions, itching, psoriasis (dry scaly skin), dermatitis (skin inflammation), asthma, joint pain and swelling, severe allergic conditions
Budesonide
PrescriptionAsthma, wheezing, chronic cough from lung problems, allergic rhinitis (blocked or runny nose from allergies), Crohn's disease (a type of gut inflammation)
Dexamethasone phosphate
PrescriptionSevere allergic reactions, asthma attacks, serious skin rashes, eye inflammation, joint pain and swelling (arthritis), severe body swelling, croup in children, cerebral malaria complications, meningitis support treatment, and other conditions where strong anti-inflammatory action is needed
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
PrescriptionSevere allergic reactions (like drug reactions or anaphylaxis), serious asthma attacks, swelling of the brain, severe skin reactions, joint inflammation (arthritis flare-ups), lupus flare-ups, severe breathing problems, shock from illness or injury
Mometasone furoate
PrescriptionSkin rashes, eczema, psoriasis, allergic skin reactions, itching, stubborn rashes that don't respond to milder creams, nasal congestion from allergies (hay fever)
Prednisolone
PrescriptionSevere allergies, asthma, skin rashes and eczema, joint pain and arthritis, lupus, eye inflammation, severe body swelling, blood disorders, kidney problems (nephrotic syndrome), and some cancers
Prednisone
PrescriptionSevere asthma, serious allergic reactions, arthritis and joint pain, skin conditions like eczema, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, certain blood disorders, swelling in different parts of the body
Triamcinolone
PrescriptionSevere allergies, asthma, skin rashes and eczema, joint pain and swelling (arthritis), lupus, severe body inflammation, keloid scars, stubborn skin conditions that don't respond to milder treatments
Triamcinolone Acetonide
PrescriptionMouth sores (mouth ulcer), skin rashes, eczema, allergic skin reactions, psoriasis, joint pain and swelling, asthma, hay fever (sneezing and runny nose from allergies)
Painkiller and anti-inflammatory
Corticosteroid + Antifungal + Antibiotic
combination skin cream
Corticosteroid
steroid anti-inflammatory
Corticosteroid + Aminoglycoside Antibiotic
combination eye/ear drops
Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination
eye preparation
Dexamethasone; Tobramycin
PrescriptionEye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis caused by bacteria
Dexamethasone; Neomycin
PrescriptionEye infections with inflammation, red and swollen eyes from bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis (apollo) with bacterial infection
Topical painkiller and anti-inflammatory
NSAID-based gel
Topical painkiller and anti-inflammatory
NSAID-based
Painkiller and Anti-inflammatory
NSAID: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Painkiller and anti-inflammatory
NSAID + analgesic combination
Painkiller / Anti-inflammatory
Relieves pain and reduces inflammation
Diclofenac Sodium
OTCBody pain, joint pain, arthritis (stiff and painful joints), back pain, toothache, menstrual pain (period pain), muscle pain, swelling after injury or surgery, gout
Naproxen
PrescriptionBody pain, joint pain, arthritis, back pain, menstrual pain (period cramps), headache, toothache, muscle pain, swelling, mild to moderate fever, gout
Topical painkiller and anti-inflammatory
NSAID combination
Topical anti-inflammatory painkiller
NSAID combination with counterirritants
NSAID + Stomach Protector (Prostaglandin)
Painkiller/Anti-inflammatory
Painkiller, Anti-inflammatory, Muscle Relaxant
combination
Painkiller and anti-inflammatory with nerve-supporting vitamins
NSAID + Vitamin B complex
NSAID, a COX-2 selective painkiller
Corticosteroid and Decongestant
anti-inflammatory and redness reliever for the eye
Corticosteroid
Corticosteroid and Long-Acting Bronchodilator combination
Corticosteroid
mild steroid
Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination
Painkiller / Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Relieves pain and reduces inflammation
Painkiller
analgesic / anti-inflammatory combination
NSAID / Strong Painkiller
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
NSAID / Painkiller
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Corticosteroid + Antifungal combination
NSAID: Painkiller and anti-inflammatory
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Anti-inflammatory enzyme
proteolytic enzyme
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug: Painkiller and anti-inflammatory
Relieves pain and reduces inflammation
Anti-inflammatory enzyme
Proteolytic enzyme
anti-inflammatory enzyme